The clever design was negatively offset by a manufacturing flaw.  Holes for the bolts that connect the two bottom pieces were too far apart.  This left a gap which necessitated having to bend the carrying handles to fit the holes on the top.  Also, the metal lip on which the upper screen rests is attached to the bottom bowl with tack welds.  Three of the welds were broken so half of the lip is no longer attached to the bowl.  This might have happened during shipment.  The box was slightly crushed and the metal ash tray bent a little.  
When I contacted Wayfair they immediately offered to either replace the unit with a new one or provide a discount.  I chose the latter.  As it stands, the fire bowl is quite usable and an even better bargain with the discount.